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Gary Rowett knows Millwall need Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming in form

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Gary Rowett believes Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming finally getting back in the goals can lay the foundations for Millwall cementing their Championship play-off place.Bradshaw and Flemming netted either side of half-time to fire the out-of-form Lions to a 2-0 win over play-off-chasing rivals Preston at the Den.Millwall had failed to score in their previous four matches but boss Rowett says they&...Full Story »

Steve Evans gives ‘special mention’ to supporters after Stevenage see off Dons

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Steve Evans hailed the Stevenage fans for dragging his promotion-chasing side over the line in a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon.Jamie Reid’s winner just after the hour mark decided a nervy encounter at the Lamex Stadium, with the victors climbing back into the top three as a result.Ali Al-Hamadi had earlier cancelled out Jordan Roberts’ early opener but Evans thought the margin of vi...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson not resting on laurels after Crystal Palace beat Southampton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Roy Hodgson insists Crystal Palace still have work to do to secure Premier League survival after extending his winning streak with a 2-0 success at bottom club Southampton.The resurgent Eagles moved on to 36 points – just three behind 11th-placed Chelsea – with seven games to go following Eberechi Eze’s second-half double at St Mary’s.Palace grew into the game on the back...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey was always confident Crawley would beat Tranmere

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey revealed he felt supremely confident about his side’s prospects of beating Tranmere even before a ball was kicked.The former Swindon manager believed it was “never in doubt” and paid tribute to the “real focus” his players displayed following a 2-1 home win which lifted them out of the relegation zone.Crawley made the worst possible start ...Full Story »

Glovers battle back to earn a point at Solihull

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Relegation-battlers Yeovil fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 draw with Solihull in their Vanarama National League match at the ARMCO Arena.James Clarke found Josh Kelly open the scoring in the 23rd minute with a 10-yards strike.Kelly added a second from the penalty spot five minutes later following a handball in the area.The Glovers, though, regrouped to recover after the restart when ...Full Story »

Chris Wilder plans to ‘enjoy the weekend’ as Watford return to winning ways

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Chris Wilder joined in the collective sigh of relief around Vicarage Road after watching his Watford team enjoy fortune at both ends of the pitch in their 2-0 victory over Bristol City.An own goal by Harry Cornick, turning in a Joao Pedro cross-shot, gave the hosts an early lead before City keeper Max O’Leary allowed a Pedro shot to squeeze through his legs.Wilder said: “It’s a...Full Story »

David Martindale lauds players with Livi set for record sixth Premiership season

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Livingston manager David Martindale paid tribute to his players as they all-but secured an unprecedented sixth successive season in the Premiership with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.The Lions bounced back from consecutive 3-0 defeats by overcoming Saints courtesy of first-half Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly goals.The wins also ensures Livingston remain in with a chance of finishing in the top ...Full Story »

Paul Simpson calls on goal-shy Carlisle to ‘have a go’ after Northampton draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson is desperate for his players to bring about a change of fortune by “taking off the shackles” following a goalless draw at home to Northampton.The promotion rivals walked out for this fourth-tier match of the day to One Step Beyond by Madness.But Brunton Park certainly wasn’t the House of Fun for Simpson as his team drew its latest blank.Six times in t...Full Story »

Mark Jackson admits sense of deflation in MK Dons dressing room after late draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Mark Jackson admitted there was a sense of deflation in the MK Dons dressing room after they conceded late on in a 2-2 League One draw against Cheltenham.Elliot Bonds had initially opened the scoring for the visitors just 12 minutes in, but two goals from Mo Eisa – the second a penalty – gave Dons a 2-1 lead with less than half-an-hour to play.Alfie May saw a 78th-minute penalty save...Full Story »

John Askey demands reaction from Hartlepool after defeat at Newport

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Hartlepool manager John Askey admitted the 2-0 defeat at Newport was a reality check for his side as they dropped back into the bottom two.First-half goals from Omar Bogle and Mickey Demetriou sealed all three points for the home side and helped them secure their League Two status for another year.But Pools are now two points below Crawley, whom they host next Saturday, with four games left to p...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany felt Burnley were not ‘dangerous enough’ in Reading draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany blamed his side for “not being dangerous enough” in attack after the Sky Bet Championship leaders had to settle for a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened Reading.With Sheffield United beating Cardiff 4-1 earlier in the day, Burnley could not clinch the title in Berkshire with a victory.But they rarely looked like securing a win in an overall drab contest...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan hails West Brom character after win over Stoke

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Manager Carlos Corberan praised the character of his West Brom side as they came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1.A second half Jayson Molumby double secured a first away victory in seven matches as the Baggies kept their play-off bid alive.Jacob Brown handed the hosts a first-half lead as he headed home Morgan Fox’s pinpoint cross.But an improved West Brom side returned from the interval wit...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hails Harrogate’s ‘fighting spirit’ after latest comeback

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver hailed his players’ “fighting spirit” after they came back from two goals down to snatch a point for a third successive game.Second-half goals by Luke Armstrong and Tom Eastman secured Harrogate their latest 2-2 draw, cancelling out efforts from Doncaster duo Aidan Barlow and Luke Molyneux, as the hosts stayed three points clear of the League Two ...Full Story »

Sean Dyche retains belief Everton can stay up but admits taking backward step

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Sean Dyche is steadfast in his belief he can keep Everton up but admitted they took a backward step after crashing to a 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Fulham.Dwight McNeil cancelled out Harrison Reed’s opener as Everton ended the first half on top but the momentum swung back towards the Cottagers when Harry Wilson restored their lead after half-time.Everton were opened up time and ag...Full Story »

Gateshead’s winning run ends against Bromley

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Bromley struck three times in the second half to secure a 3-0 victory at in-form Gateshead.The hosts were hoping to make it seven consecutive league wins but fell apart after half-time.The Tynesiders went behind after 55 minutes when Harry Forster’s well-placed cross found Corey Whitely who finished the job at the back post.Ryan Stirk’s debut goal for Bromley was the result of some f...Full Story »

Dorking fight back to beat Altrincham

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Dorking came from two goals down to beat Altrincham to move six points clear of the Vanarama National League relegation zone.It was a fifth win in six league games for Marc White’s side as Jason Prior struck the decider in a 3-2 victory.Regan Linney and Maximillian Oyedele had the visitors two goals up inside the opening eight minutes but they were eventually pegged back.James Muitt halved...Full Story »

Ben Garner proud of Colchester’s determination after battling win over Salford

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Ben Garner saluted the character of his Colchester side after they won 1-0 at promotion-chasing Salford City to lift themselves further away from League Two danger.Noah Chilvers’ 22nd-minute winner sealed the U’s victory at the Peninsula Stadium, leaving them six points above the relegation zone with four to play.Chilvers, who had hit a post with a shot a short time earlier, fired ho...Full Story »

If you can’t win, don’t lose – Barrow boss Pete Wild takes positives from draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Barrow boss Pete Wild accepted that a draw was better than a defeat after his side were denied at Swindon.The Bluebirds’ hopes of making the Sky Bet League Two play-offs took a hit as they were held to a goalless draw at the County Ground.Wild said: “I think we’ve had some really good opportunities. We knew we were going to sit in for a lot of it. We knew we were going to let t...Full Story »

Rob Edwards determined Luton maintain impetus after winning at Rotherham

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Luton head coach Rob Edwards is calling on his side to keep their momentum going into the play-offs after they saw off Rotherham 2-0 at the New York Stadium.The Hatters are now 10 games unbeaten and were fully deserving of the three points after scoring either side of the break thanks to strikers Carlton Morris and Cauley Woodrow.They remain in the mix to gatecrash the top two but look more like...Full Story »

Stephen Dobbie: Blackpool will keep fighting until the end

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Stephen Dobbie insisted his Blackpool side will “keep fighting until the end” after a 1-0 win over Wigan boosted their slim survival hopes.Jerry Yates’ strike inside two minutes was enough to settle a nervy Lancashire derby between the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom two.Blackpool are now four points from safety with four games to play and Dobbie was delighted to mark his f...Full Story »

He has a big heart: Julen Lopetegui hails Diego Costa’s display in Wolves win

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Boss Julen Lopetegui hailed Diego Costa as Wolves took a giant leap to safety.Striker Costa scored his first Premier League goal for six years to help inspire the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford.Hwang Hee-Chan also netted to leave Wolves seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left, having won successive top flight games for just the second time this season.Former Chelsea hi...Full Story »

Derek Adams proud of Morecambe players following last-gasp win over Wycombe

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said he could not have asked for any more from his players after Cole Stockton’s 89th-minute strike earned them a vital three points against Wycombe at the Mazuma Stadium.The win took them to two points from safety but hit Wycombe’s hopes at the other end of the table as they fell five points behind the play-off spots.Adams said: “Today was a high-pre...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy hails Lincoln for helping to make ‘kids love the game’

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy hailed his side for helping make “kids love the game” as they edged a narrow 3-2 League One win in a five-goal thriller with Port Vale that saw three players sent off.Adam Jackson’s late header stole the spoils for the hosts who initially led after Lasse Sorensen’s opener.Kennedy said: “I’m really proud of the group. Football’s ...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill lauds ‘magnificent’ Shrewsbury after point with Portsmouth

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill hailed his side as “incredible” after Portsmouth salvaged a 1-1 draw.Striker Robert Street’s second-half goal looked to have helped the Shrews claim their first home win for a month.Street headed the home side ahead eight minutes after the break with a clinical finish for only his third goal of the season.But midfielder Marlon Pack’s 82n...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell enjoys seeing his side ease past Walsall

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Crewe boss Lee Bell praised his players for putting a heavy Easter defeat behind them with a professional display to see off 10-man Walsall 2-0.The Railwaymen nudged past the 50-point mark by completing their third win in the last four games and their third consecutive success at home.Bell made six changes to the side who were on the end of a 4-0 thumping at Colchester and two of the incoming pl...Full Story »

A day to enjoy for Kieran McKenna as Tractor Boys maintain promotion drive

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna praised his “relentless” side after a 6-0 demolition of Charlton saw them climb to second in the Sky Bet League One table.A Conor Chaplin hat-trick was followed up by a quickfire brace from Town substitute Freddie Ladapo before defender Leif Davis also scored in stoppage-time after Charlton defender Ryan Innis had been sent off.The convincing win at Por...Full Story »

We knew it was coming – Duncan Ferguson’s Forest Green go down

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Forest Green boss Duncan Ferguson knew relegation was coming after Rovers’ demotion to League Two was finally confirmed following a 5-1 defeat to promotion-chasing BarnsleyRovers’ first relegation since 1955 arrived after a 28th defeat in 42 games saw them crashing out of League One.Ferguson, who was appointed in January, has only recorded one win since taking over from former boss I...Full Story »

Alex Reid’s early goal enough for Latics to sink struggling Maidenhead

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Oldham climbed two places in the Vanarama National League table after a 1-0 victory over Maidenhead at Boundary Park.Alex Reid fired the Latics into an early lead after just three minutes when he drilled the ball into the top corner.The Magpies struggled to make an impact in search of an equaliser and could have fallen further behind in the second half when John Rooney went close with a free-kic...Full Story »

Liam Manning furious with referee after Oxford suffer home defeat by Bolton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Oxford’s new head coach Liam Manning was furious with referee Sebastian Stockbridge after his first defeat since taking over at the Kassam Stadium.Bolton secured a 1-0 win thanks to a seventh-minute strike from Dion Charles – his 20th goal for the Trotters this season – and the three points boost their promotion prospects.But Manning was angry that Stockbridge brandished only a...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin hails Dundee United reaction after hitting back to beat Motherwell

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin believes his team are moving in the right direction after registering back-to-back victories in the cinch Premiership.The Tannadice side recovered from going a goal behind to defeat Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park.Their latest success moves the Terrors off the foot of the table and they now sit above the relegation play-off spot in 10th place.“I’m really ple...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne feels ‘cheated’ after Bristol Rovers draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Derby manager Paul Warne said he felt “cheated” after the Rams’ promotion prospects suffered a setback in a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.Warne’s team were heading into the play-off zone thanks to David McGoldrick’s early goal until the visitors were denied all three points as Antony Evans equalised with a stoppage-time penalty.But Warne insis...Full Story »

Dino Maamria hails ‘a brilliant day’ for Burton after Sheffield Wednesday win

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Dino Maamria praised an “outstanding performance” from his Burton side as they toppled League One automatic-promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 in a thriller at the Pirelli Stadium.Callum Paterson cancelled out John Brayford’s opener for the Brewers before January signing Mark Helm took a starring role with a brace, his first professional goals.The win moved Albion eight...Full Story »

Jack Bridge’s penalty brace sees off Dagenham to boost Southend hopes

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Jack Bridge scored two second-half penalties as Southend secured a 2-0 National League win against Dagenham.Bridge put the home side ahead from the spot after 51 minutes before doubling the Shrimpers’ advantage with a second penalty moments later.Southend’s win, their third from their last four appearances, takes them to just three points outside the play-off positions.Dagenham remai...Full Story »

Millwall back on track with win over Preston

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Millwall ended their four-match winless run in the Championship with a 2-0 victory over fellow play-off contenders Preston at the Den.Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming struck to leave the Lions fifth in the table.The first chance of the contest fell to Preston when former Millwall loanee Troy Parrott found some space in the box but failed to trouble goalkeeper George Long.The hosts were then forced...Full Story »

Ryan Manning earns in-form Swansea victory over relegation-battling Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Ryan Manning gave the Swansea fans a likely parting present with a 69th-minute winner against relegation-battling Huddersfield at the Swansea.Com Stadium.The Republic of Ireland international wing-back has turned down a contract extension and is set to leave in the summer, but the 26-year-old showed he remains an important member of the Swans squad in the 1-0 victory over Town.His fifth goal of ...Full Story »

Adam Jackson nets late winner as Lincoln edge thrilling contest with Port Vale

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Adam Jackson’s first league goal since September 2020 secured 10-man Lincoln a memorable 3-2 League One victory over nine-man Port Vale in a thrilling contest at Sincil Bank.Lasse Sorensen opened the scoring for the hosts in the 11th minute with a brilliant dinked effort after being expertly found by Daniel Mandroiu.But Lincoln goalkeeper Carl Rushworth saw red as he gave away a penalty fo...Full Story »

Inverness win again after beating struggling Cove Rangers

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Inverness extended their winning run in the cinch Championship to five games by beating bottom side Cove Rangers 2-1 at Balmoral Stadium.Caley Thistle came closest to breaking the first-half deadlock on the half-hour mark but Kyle Gourlay managed to tip Billy Mckay’s flicked effort from Cameron Harper’s free-kick onto the bar.Cove, now without a win in 10 matches, took the lead 11 mi...Full Story »

Arbroath dangerously close to Championship relegation zone after Raith draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Arbroath remain dangerously close to the cinch Championship relegation zone but Derek Gaston made a string of fine saves to protect their point from a 1-1 draw at Raith.Rovers only needed three minutes to open the scoring, with captain Scott Brown driving the ball into the top corner from outside the box.Arbroath could not find a response during an end-to-end first half but three minutes after t...Full Story »

Will Collar salvages point for Stockport with late leveller at Gillingham

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Will Collar’s dramatic last-gasp leveller helped keep Stockport’s automatic promotion hopes alive in a 1-1 draw at Gillingham.George Lapslie had given the hosts the lead at Priestfield before Collar’s 89th-minute intervention salvaged a precious point to keep County two points off the top three places.Visiting goalkeeper Ben Hinchcliffe saved Alex MacDonald’s low shot six...Full Story »

Broadbent on target to keep Boreham Wood in the promotion hunt

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

George Broadbent hit the only goal of the game as Boreham Wood beat Wealdstone to keep their Vanarama National League play-off hopes on track.The midfielder hit a fine half-volley in off the woodwork as Wood secured a 1-0 victory to stay sixth.Mid-table Wealdstone threatened on occasion, Sam Habergham’s header brilliantly turned around the post by Nathan Ashmore.Femi Ilesanmi’s heade...Full Story »

Halifax continue winning run with victory over Maidstone

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Halifax made it four consecutive National League wins with a 3-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Maidstone at the Shay Stadium.Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who netted in last week’s 3-1 victory over leaders Wrexham, was once again on target as he fired his side ahead in the 15th minute.Millenic Alli, who bagged a brace in that contest, hit the side-netting early in the second half but doubled the...Full Story »

Chesterfield produce thrilling comeback to beat Eastleigh

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Chesterfield scored two late goals to seal a comeback win over Eastleigh to keep hold of third place in the Vanarama National League.With Wrexham and Notts County running away at the top of the table, a dramatic 3-2 victory kept Chesterfield as the best of the rest.Play-off hopefuls Eastleigh had led by two goals at the interval as Kairo Mitchell and Charlie Carter had the visitors on course for...Full Story »

Mansfield move into play-off places with Grimsby draw

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Mansfield moved into the League Two play-off places on goals scored after a 1-1 draw with Grimsby at Blundell Park.Jordan Bowery opened the scoring for Mansfield in the first half before George Lloyd replied with a rebounded header after Otis Khan saw his 52nd-minute penalty saved.Mansfield defender Elliott Hewitt nodded over from a corner with 12 minutes on the clock against his former club sho...Full Story »

Richie Wellens puts champagne on ice as Leyton Orient promotion is delayed

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Richie Wellens had to put Leyton Orient’s celebrations on hold despite their dominant 2-0 victory at struggling Sutton.The former Manchester United player admitted he thought his high-flying league leaders were up after stunning strikes from Kieran Sadlier and Tom James.But Stockport’s late draw and Bradford’s romp at Rochdale means the champagne is still on ice for the table t...Full Story »

John Coleman vows to save Accrington after Fleetwood defeat

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

John Coleman says he will fight all the way to save Accrington from relegation after their 5-2 defeat to Fleetwood.Jack Marriott celebrated a hat-trick, scoring in the ninth and 35th minute before slotting home the final goal in added time.The Cod Army led 2-0 at half-time and, at the end of the first half, Stanley had Liam Coyle sent off for a high tackle.Promise Omochere made it 3-0 on 57 minu...Full Story »

Dramatic Dale Carrick strike at Stenhousemuir keeps Stirling nine clear at top

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Stirling retained their nine-point lead at the top of cinch League Two following Dale Carrick’s stoppage-time winner at Stenhousemuir.The visitors looked to be heading for a goalless draw before Carrick struck in the third minute of added time to secure three crucial points.Dumbarton remain behind Stirling in second place following a 2-0 victory at 10-man Bonnyrigg.Declan Byrne scored midw...Full Story »

Conor Chaplin hat-trick helps promotion-chasers Ipswich sink Charlton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Ipswich climbed to second in Sky Bet League One after a convincing 6-0 victory over Charlton.Conor Chaplin struck a hat-trick, while substitute Freddie Ladapo weighed in with two goals before defender Leif Davis scored in stoppage-time as Ipswich moved above Sheffield Wednesday, who lost at Burton.Ipswich made a fast start, forcing three successive corners and also had a penalty appeal turned do...Full Story »

Bolton boost promotion hopes as Dion Charles goal earns win at Oxford

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Bolton gave their promotion hopes a boost with a 1-0 win at Oxford thanks to an early strike from Dion Charles.It was just the Trotters’ second victory in seven league games, while a first defeat under new boss Liam Manning means Oxford are above the relegation places only on goal difference.Wanderers had the perfect start when Northern Ireland international Charles followed up to score fr...Full Story »

Fulham end run of defeats as Marco Silva claims victory over former side Everton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Fulham ended an alarming run of Premier League defeats as Marco Silva claimed his first win against Everton to land a blow on his former employers in their attempt to avoid the drop.Harrison Reed put the Cottagers ahead midway through the first half but Everton hit back through Dwight McNeil and seemed the likeliest to score again before half-time at Goodison Park.But the momentum swung back tow...Full Story »

Livingston keep top-six bid alive with St Johnstone win

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Livingston kept their hopes of a cinch Premiership top-six finish alive with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.First-half goals from Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly, who scored a stunning free-kick, handed the West Lothian side only their second win from eight league matches.The result leaves seventh-place Livingston one and two points adrift of Hibernian and St Mirren respectively ahead of the fina...Full Story »

Colchester claim much-needed win over Salford to boost survival hopes

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Colchester boosted their survival hopes by claiming a 1-0 win at promotion-chasing Salford thanks to Noah Chilvers’ first-half goal .Home goalkeeper Alex Cairns denied John Akinde early on and Colchester went close again in the sixth minute when Chilvers’ low effort from the edge of the area rattled a post.Salford registered their first effort on goal through Luke Bolton, whose first...Full Story »

Blackpool boost survival chances with vital win over Wigan

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Blackpool boosted their Sky Bet Championship survival chances with a 1-0 Lancashire derby victory over fellow strugglers Wigan thanks to Jerry Yates’ early goal.The Seasiders’ win – coming on the back of a run of four straight defeats – was the first under the caretaker charge of Stephen Dobbie and lifted them to within four points of safety with four games to play.Rock-b...Full Story »

Viktor Gyokeres bags brace as Coventry ease past struggling QPR and into top six

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace as Coventry eased to a 3-0 Championship victory at QPR which took them into the play-off places, while increasing the London side’s relegation worries.Gyokeres opened the scoring 10th minute at Loftus Road, where woeful Rangers suffered a third-consecutive defeat and 11th home loss of a miserable campaign.Late goals from Gustavo Hamer and Gyokeres sealed a re...Full Story »

Cole Stockton’s late goal secures vital win for Morecambe over Wycombe

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Cole Stockton’s 89th-minute goal gave Morecambe a vital three points to boost their hopes of survival in Sky Bet League One after a 1-0 win which also dented Wycombe’s hopes of a play-off place.Stockton was in the right place at the right time to volley home the rebound from six yards out after Jake Taylor’s fierce shot was parried by Max Stryjek.It proved to be the vital momen...Full Story »

Forest Green relegated after Barnsley thrashing

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Forest Green were relegated from League One after Barnsley handed out a 5-1 thrashing to remain in the promotion hunt.A double from Adam Phillips alongside goals from Slobodan Tedic, James Norwood and Devante Cole condemned Rovers to their 28th defeat in 42 games.The Tykes opened their account in the eighth minute when Tedic headed home a Luca Connell corner six yards out.They doubled their lead...Full Story »

Dundee United come from behind to stun Motherwell and move off foot of table

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Dundee United moved off the foot of the cinch Premiership table after coming from behind to defeat Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park.Kevin van Veen’s first-half goal had the Steelmen ahead at half-time, but Jim Goodwin’s side struck twice in nine minutes through Ilmari Niskanen and Jamie McGrath’s penalty to claim victory.United moved above Ross County and Kilmarnock to sit 10th in th...Full Story »

Kieran Sadlier strikes as Leyton Orient close in on promotion with win at Sutton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Leyton Orient are on the brink of winning promotion from Sky Bet League Two after their fine 2-0 victory over struggling Sutton.Goals from Kieran Sadlier and Tom James secured the O’s a 10-point lead at the summit and a massive 13-point cushion over fourth-placed Stockport.The hosts had the first chance as Josh Neufville fired over.Sadlier went close to opening the scoring with a near-post...Full Story »

Jayson Molumby brace gives West Brom victory at Stoke

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

West Brom kept their play-off hopes alive as they came from behind to edge a fiery Midlands derby and defeat Stoke 2-1.Jacob Brown handed the hosts the lead when he headed home an accurate Morgan Fox cross on the half-hour mark.However, the Potters’ first-half momentum was stunted with Ben Wilmot and Baggies’ forward Daryl Dike both stretchered off the field from separate incidents.C...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday suffer costly defeat at Burton

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday slipped out of the top two in League One after Burton moved a step closer to safety with a 3-2 win.Two goals from Mark Helm, the first senior goals of his career, sealed a precious win as Wednesday faltered again, slipping one point off second-placed Ipswich.Both sides were desperate for the three points for different reasons and after Barry Bannan had twice gone close to giv...Full Story »

Bradford’s promotion hopes raised with convincing win over lowly Rochdale

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Bradford boosted their hopes of automatic promotion with a routine 3-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Rochdale.The visitors took the lead after just five minutes. Max Taylor fouled Harry Chapman on the left and Richie Smallwood’s resulting free-kick was headed firmly home by Sam Stubbs, six yards from goal.It was the first time a Bantams defender had scored all season.Dale responded when Ian H...Full Story »

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea lose again as Brighton win at Stamford Bridge

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Chelsea slumped to a third consecutive defeat under Frank Lampard as Brighton produced a superb display at Stamford Bridge to enhance their credentials as European contenders.Substitute Julio Enciso hit the winner 20 minutes from time with a magnificent 30-yard rocket into the top corner, completing a stunning turnaround after Danny Welbeck’s header had cancelled out Conor Gallagher’...Full Story »

Newport seal survival to increase relegation worries for Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Newport secured their League Two status for another year and put a dent in Hartlepool’s survival hopes with a comfortable 2-0 win at Rodney Parade.First-half strikes from Omar Bogle and Mickey Demetriou earned the hosts all three points after a dominant display.Bogle hooked in his 14th goal of the season to give his side a deserved lead in the 17th minute after Cameron Norman had flicked o...Full Story »

Aaron Jarvis’ hat-trick secures vital victory for Torquay at home to York

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Aaron Jarvis’ hat-trick carried Torquay to a 3-2 win over York to extend their winning run in the Vanarama National League to four.Jarvis’ headed effort opened the scoring in the 14th minute after he got on the end of Kieron Evans’ ball. The striker doubled his tally seven minutes later after converting Lewis Collins’ cross at the far post.It was not long before York resp...Full Story »

Vital three points for Aldershot

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Aldershot beat relegated Scunthorpe to give their own Vanarama National League survival hopes a shot in the arm.The 2-1 victory was just a second win in 12 games for Tommy Widdrington’s side, who remain two points clear of the drop zone.Tahvon Campbell opened the scoring as he volleyed home the rebound from his own strike before Scunthorpe skipper Finley Shrimpton headed the visitors level...Full Story »

Alfie May nets late leveller as Cheltenham take a point from MK Dons

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Alfie May scored in the final seconds to earn Cheltenham a late 2-2 League One draw at MK Dons.The striker finished from close range after Ryan Broom’s cross was nodded down by Caleb Taylor in the seventh minute of added time.Mo Eisa had netted twice to put the Dons on course for a vital victory after Elliot Bonds’ opener for Cheltenham.May missed an earlier chance to level matters f...Full Story »

Dango Ouattara stuns Spurs to boost Bournemouth’s survival bid

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Dango Ouattara’s stoppage-time strike earned Bournemouth a dramatic 3-2 win at Tottenham to further dent the hosts’ top-four hopes.A wild game ended the way of Gary O’Neil’s visitors after goals by Matias Vina and Dominic Solanke were added to by substitute Ouattara to earn the Cherries some revenge after they suffered late pain in the reverse fixture in October.It capped...Full Story »

Heckingbottom says ability to fight back is no fluke

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom praised his side’s character after their 4-1 win against Cardiff at Bramall Lane.The visitors took the lead early on in the lunch time clash but with an almost instant equaliser from James McAtee and a second half onslaught with goals from Jack Robinson,  Iliman Ndiaye and Ciaran Clark ensured an important win for the Blades.The three poin...Full Story »

Crewe see off Walsall with first-half goals

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

First-half goals from Rod McDonald and Chris Long set Crewe on route to their third win in their last four games as they beat Walsall 2-0.McDonald powered home a header from Callum Ainley’s free-kick in the second minute.The Saddlers responded with Isaac Hutchinson firing a deflected effort just wide and Joe Low planting a header over.But some poor defending from the visitors – who a...Full Story »

Harrogate hit back to deny Doncaster

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Battling Harrogate recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 for a third consecutive game as they denied Doncaster.Following identical comebacks against Wimbledon and Leyton Orient, the relegation-threatened hosts once more showed their willingness to fight for every point as second-half goals from Luke Armstrong and Tom Eastman cancelled out Aidan Barlow and Luke Molyneux strikes for Rovers.Mol...Full Story »

Diego Costa on the scoresheet as Wolves boost survival hopes with Brentford win

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Diego Costa’s first Premier League goal for six years helped fire Wolves closer to survival.The striker inspired the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford to end his wait for a goal after his September arrival.Hwang Hee-Chan netted a crucial second, with Wolves now seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left after successive league wins for just the second time this season....Full Story »

Luton keep alive automatic promotion hopes as Rotherham in scrap at bottom

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA

Luton kept up the pressure at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory at Rotherham.Goals either side of the break from Carlton Morris and Cauley Woodrow did the damage as they made it 10 games unbeaten and kept alive their hopes of gate-crashing the automatic places.Rotherham’s recent run had given them a bit of breathing space above their relegation rivals but they remain firmly in...Full Story »

Lee Johnson savors “emotional” Edinburgh derby victory as Hibs down Hearts

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Hibernian boss Lee Johnson admitted he had a tear in his eye after his team defeated Hearts in the first Edinburgh derby since the passing of club owner Ron Gordon in February.Kevin Nisbet scored the only goal of the game in the second half as the Easter Road side ended a run of nine matches without a win over their city rivals, sparking jubilant scenes at full-time.Johnson revealed afterwards t...Full Story »

Mark Bonner wants Cambridge to keep working after impressive win

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner felt his side fully earned their derby-day delight as Cambridge continued their League One revival against Peterborough.Harrison Dunk opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time and Sam Smith netted for the fourth match in a row as Cambridge beat their fiercest rivals 2-0, meaning they have picked up 10 points in their last four matches.However Bonner was quick to acknowledge his ...Full Story »

Unai Emery says Champions League qualification ‘very difficult’ for Aston Villa

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says it is too early to call his side Champions League contenders despite their impressive 3-0 win over Newcastle.Two goals from Ollie Watkins – which took his tally to 11 in the last 12 matches – after Jacob Ramsey’s opener put Eddie Howe’s side to the sword at Villa Park to make it seven wins from their last eight games.That form has seen the...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher “buzzing” after promotion-chasing Pilgrims edge Devon derby

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was left “buzzing” after his side moved a step closer to promotion from Sky Bet League One with a narrow 1-0 win at derby rivals Exeter.Despite being second best for much of the Devon derby, it was the Pilgrims who made the breakthrough with 20 minutes left.A short corner routine saw Matt Butcher’s shot take a huge deflection off former Pilgri...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson unhappy with decisions as Barnet hold his side

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson was furious over Callum McFadzean’s “soft” red card as Wrexham’s National League title ambitions were frustrated by a goalless draw at Barnet.Wrexham boss Parkinson was sent off himself following the final whistle after confronting Barnet goalkeeper Laurie Walker over his role in McFadzean’s dismissal at the start of the second half.Parkinson could no...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins at the double as Aston Villa ease past Newcastle

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Ollie Watkins’ hot streak continued as Aston Villa strengthened their European aspirations with a dominant 3-0 win over Newcastle at Villa Park.The 27-year-old is loving life under Unai Emery and took his tally to 11 goals in 12 outings with a second-half brace after Jacob Ramsey’s early opener laid the foundations of a seventh win in eight games for Villa.That run of form has catapu...Full Story »

Sheffield United move a step closer to Premier League return by beating Cardiff

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Sheffield United edged closer to promotion to the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over relegation threatened Cardiff at Bramall Lane.Cardiff took the lead through Sory Kaba’s early penalty but James McAtee levelled before a second-half onslaught from the Blades ensured an important win.The Blades moved eight points clear of third-placed Middlesbrough, who won on Friday, though Luton coul...Full Story »

Wrexham’s title push held up by Barnet

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

National League leaders Wrexham were frustrated by high-flying Barnet as Callum McFadzean and manager Phil Parkinson were sent off in a goalless draw at The Hive.Wrexham knocked Notts County off the top of the table with Monday’s dramatic 3-2 win over their title rivals, but could not follow it up as McFadzean’s dismissal early in the second half allowed play-off chasing Barnet to pu...Full Story »

Kevin Nisbet’s strike gives Hibernian derby delight with win over sorry Hearts

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Kevin Nisbet scored a second-half winner as spirited Hibernian ended Hearts’ nine-match unbeaten Edinburgh derby run.The Easter Road side – who had not previously defeated their city rivals since December 2019 – enjoyed the majority of the chances in the Saturday lunchtime showdown and eventually found a way through in the 67th minute.The 1-0 victory moved Hibs – who had ...Full Story »

Matt Butcher’s deflected strike secures Plymouth bragging rights in Devon derby

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Plymouth took a step closer to promotion to the Sky Bet Championship with a narrow 1-0 win at Devon rivals Exeter.The derby produced plenty of passion and endeavour, but chances were few and far between, with Matt Butcher’s deflected second-half effort proving enough for the Pilgrims to take all three points.Exeter created the first chance of a frantic first half, with Jay Stansfield robbi...Full Story »

Cambridge post impressive win over Peterborough

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by PA

Cambridge claimed a critical victory and local bragging rights by beating arch-rivals Peterborough 2-0.The Posh missed a good chance on 38 minutes when Ephron Mason-Clark took down Frankie Kent’s long ball but fired off target as he ran into the box.Instead it was the hosts who found the opening goal in the final seconds of the first half, through club great Harrison Dunk.Conor McGrandles ...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Pre EPL Week 31

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 31   Different types of Alien:   Messi looking at his idol.   Wait What ?   BREAKING : Lisandro Martinez's 2022-23 Season has Come to an END.   INTERESTING FACT: Jamal Musiala joined Bayern Munich from Chelsea for just €200k.   Louis Vuitton's Distorted Sunglasses by Virgil Abloh : It's M...Full Story »

Lionel Messi stars in new advert - but fans notice something odd about his legs

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Lionel Messi appears to be doing more and more campaigns away from the pitch, but the World Cup winner's latest work away from football has left some fans baffled It has been a frustrating domestic season for Messi (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Lionel Messi has always been known as ‘the Little Magician’ - well, some fans believe Louis Vuitton have made him look like, well, just a &...Full Story »

WE HAVE LIFT TOFF Stunning topless model and Man Utd fan reveals awkward lift encounter with Pickford and other Everton stars

Posted Saturday, April 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

That's because, while dressed in full Red Devils' kit, she bumped into Jordan Pickford and three of his team-mates in an elevator. Ann Mari Olsen saw Man Utd rise to the occasion after sharing a lift going down with Everton players at their team hotel Credit: Instagram annmari_olsen The social media star is an Old Trafford season-ticket holder Credit: Instagram annmari_olsen The Norwegian was...Full Story »

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